The number of texting addicts is on the rise.

A internet therapy center in Scandinavia has treated around 60 addicts since 1998 and this number is believed to be under reported.


Asia has not been spared either. According to Telecoms Korea, 3 out of 10 Korean high school students who carry mobile phones are reported to be addicted to mobile phones. The report also added, a big 21% of 270 high school students carrying cell phones responded that they feel anxious when their handsets are not in their hands and 8% of them said that they feel very frustrated without mobile phones. 10% of the respondents already reported of pain in the shoulder or wrist. This is repetitive strain injury - pressing small keyboards of cell phones causes poor blood circulation and pain in the shoulder.
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